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Supergen Showcase: Three Days of Collaboration, Insight and Innovation at Supergen Energy Networks Hub Week
28.09.2026
The Supergen Energy Networks Hub community came together in Cardiff for three days of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic discussion, bringing together partners from across academia, industry, and the wider energy sector. The programme showcased the breadth of activity taking place across the Hub, from advancing the technical capabilities needed for future power systems to exploring how research can deliver greater impact and how data can support the transition to net zero.
Through workshops, panel discussions, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities, participants shared expertise, strengthened partnerships, and identified new opportunities for collaboration.
The week highlighted the importance of working across disciplines and sectors to address the complex challenges facing the UK’s energy system and accelerate progress towards a resilient, sustainable energy future.
Day 1: Modelling, Simulation and Analysis Capabilities Required for Inverter-Dominated Power Networks (in collaboration with the MOSAIC project)
We kicked off the week with an interactive workshop co-hosted by Cardiff University, bringing together the Supergen Energy Networks Hub (SEN) and the Modelling, Simulation and Analysis Innovation Centre (MOSAIC) team. The session focused on identifying the critical modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities needed to support an inverter-dominated Net Zero power system.
The event convened industry and SEN academic partners, including SP Energy Networks (SPEN), National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), NESO, and the Energy Systems Catapult, to examine emerging challenges and strategic opportunities for the evolving electricity system.
Highlights of the day included keynote presentations from Prof. Agustí Egea-Àlvarez (SP Energy Networks and University of Strathclyde), who introduced the scope of MOSAIC, and Dr. Marc Cheah (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), who shared insights into small-signal analysis methods for modern power systems.
Collaborative group discussions followed, focusing on defining technical gaps and shaping strategic recommendations for the future UK grid modelling, simulation and analysis capabilities roadmap. We look forward to deepening the collaboration between MOSAIC and SEN as the projects progress.
Day 2: SEN Team Research Day
The SEN Research Day opened with a panel session on “Bridging the Industry-Academia Gap: Research to Impact” organised by Stephen Haben and Muditha Abeysekera from the Energy Systems Catapult, exploring how research can better respond to industry needs and deliver societal and economic impact.
A particular highlight was the panel discussion, with thanks to Dr. Avinash Aithal Energy Networks Association (ENA), Dr Ewa Nowicka- Ratajczak Ph.D Innovate UK and Dr Daniel Donaldson, University of Birmingham and SEN Co-Investigator for sharing their valuable perspectives. The day also provided a great opportunity to catch up with SEN colleagues, reflect on ongoing research, hear from colleagues across the Hub and discuss future priorities for SEN
Day 3: South Wales Energy Data Event and Workshop (in collaboration with SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings)
Day three centered on the vital role of energy data in driving the transition to net zero.
The session showcased a SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings funded project, led by Cardiff University in collaboration with Supergen Energy Networks Hub, which focuses on developing an integrated energy data platform for South Wales. The workshop provided a valuable forum to exchange knowledge, align complementary initiatives, and explore key use cases for future shared data platforms.
Bringing together experts from academia, industry, utilities, government, and local authorities, the event featured insights into regional and national data initiatives. Justin Davies of Net Zero Industry Wales delivered a compelling keynote alongside contributions from NESO and CGI, outlining the opportunities and challenges of data-driven energy systems. Attendees also engaged with rapid-fire lightning talks showcasing cutting-edge data activities from Cardiff University, the Universities of Bath and Birmingham, Energy Systems Catapult, and Cultivate Innovation.
Collaboration was at the heart of the day’s discussions.
Through interactive breakout sessions and networking, participants identified the data, evidence, and modeling capabilities needed to advance the Celtic Freeport and the South Wales Industrial Cluster, underscoring the power of cross-sector expertise in solving shared energy challenges.
The event was a great conclusion to a successful three days and provided an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and reinforced the importance of collaboration in delivering the energy transition.
A huge thank you to the SEN Cardiff team for hosting and organising a fantastic three days of networking, collaboration and knowledge exchange, Muditha Abeysekera, Shuai Yao, Daniel Carr and Sian Allister. It was great to connect with colleagues, strengthen partnerships and look ahead to the next phase of activity across the Supergen Energy Networks community.
